Yearbook 125: Chess Opening News

This Yearbook 125: Chess Opening News is a specialist chess opening book from the New In Chess Yearbook series, bringing together fresh analysis, new ideas and practical solutions from current opening theory. Published four times a year, it is aimed at ambitious players, trainers and anyone preparing seriously for tournament play.

This issue goes beyond the most fashionable lines. It also highlights less obvious directions, including underrated gambits, rare continuations and almost forgotten weapons that can create problems from the very first moves. The special feature in this volume is a report by Jan Timman on Magnus Carlsen's openings.

What this issue covers

The material spans openings after 1.e4, 1.d4 and flank systems, giving you a broad overview of the current debate in opening theory. The layout is designed to help you move quickly to the repertoire or variation you want to study.

Why it is worth reading

Alongside the main analyses, the book includes more than 75 practical opening exercises so you can test how well you understand the ideas discussed in the issue. If you are building an opening repertoire or want to keep up with the latest developments without searching through scattered sources, Yearbook 125 offers a focused and practical way to do it.

Key details

• Product type: chess opening book
• Series: New In Chess Yearbook
• Publication frequency: four times a year
• Opening coverage: 1.e4, 1.d4 and flank systems
• Exercises: more than 75 practical opening exercises
• Special feature: report by Jan Timman on Magnus Carlsen's openings
• Use: opening study and tournament preparation